For Catherine Buman’s exhibition work, the talented student has proposed a wonderful enormous etched platter. Such an extravagant piece would never be possible without an equally enormous amount of assistance from other students and staff, technical knowledge and excitement!
As Catherine prepared the copper sheet to be etched the crowd gathered round. The process requires precision and careful attention. The pattern is prepared on the surface of the copper and the protective paint needs to dry before the etching begins.
The metal has to be then submersed in the acidic solution and the air bubbles that form on the surface of the metal, resulting from the etching process, need to be removed continuously for as long as the metal is in contact with the acid.
After being bathed for a variable amount of time, it’s removed and washed with clean water. It’s at this stage that Catherine needs to make sure the acid has removed enough metal off the surface.
The final copper sheet looks stunning, and one can only but wait for the magnificent moment when the final piece will come to full existence and it’s profound beauty, completely appreciated.
As Catherine prepared the copper sheet to be etched the crowd gathered round. The process requires precision and careful attention. The pattern is prepared on the surface of the copper and the protective paint needs to dry before the etching begins.
The metal has to be then submersed in the acidic solution and the air bubbles that form on the surface of the metal, resulting from the etching process, need to be removed continuously for as long as the metal is in contact with the acid.
After being bathed for a variable amount of time, it’s removed and washed with clean water. It’s at this stage that Catherine needs to make sure the acid has removed enough metal off the surface.
The final copper sheet looks stunning, and one can only but wait for the magnificent moment when the final piece will come to full existence and it’s profound beauty, completely appreciated.
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